Feeling down? Here's a tip on how to feel happy: fake it. Research shows that if we act out an emotion, we soon begin to feel that emotion. For example, research with college students shows that when they were instructed to smile, they found cartoons more humorous. When they were instructed to frown, they reported sad photos more depressing. When you're feeling down, force yourself to smile and believe it or not, you'll feel better soon. Sounds corny, but it's true.

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